label event_006:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    astrid "Phew, today was pretty packed. It looks like we've been doing well"
    
    ">To: [player.fname] [player.lname] "
    ">This is the Hydrole Supply Company."
    ">We would like to inform you that your parents have not paid any electricity nor water bill over the past 3 months."
    ">The amount due from the previous topped with the late fees total up to {color=#070}[CHAPTER1_GOAL]{/color} Dokis."
    ">If we do not receive this due payment within 35 days, we reserve the right to cut off all water and electricity supply."
    ">This pertains to all of your parent's properties, that includes all commercial and residential properties."
    ">We look forward to your payment of the late fees by then."
    ">Signed: The Hydrolectric Supply Company Manager."
    
    ">..."
    ">Affixed at the bottom of the letter is the signature of their CEO, in deep pen strokes."
    
    astrid "What!? You lived THREE months without paying any of your bills? Are you crazy!??"
    astrid "Not only that we have to worry about our upcoming bills, but we still have bills to pay for the month!"
    npc_crow "No, don't panic my dear, it is still long ways off."
    npc_crow "35 days from today is... {w=1.0} ... May 15"
    npc_crow "I am confident that we will be able to raise that much! Trust me."
    astrid "No worries, I'll be grooming myself more, and hopefully, we could increase the tips we earn from our masters."
    astrid "Of course, who wouldn't "
    astrid "Anyway, time for me to go! See you tomorrow!"
    
    npc_crow "And you should rest up too! We've got a lot more things coming our way in the days to come!"
    npc_crow "Crowbot, hibernation mode!"
    
    ">And so, it begins. {color=#070}You'll need to be able to pay the required amount before the deadline. If you fail, the game will end prematurely.{/color}"
    ">It is recommended to occassionally save at multiple files, to be able to backtrack to earlier days."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_007:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    astrid "*sigh*"
    
    ">You see Astrid seated down after another day's work."
    
    astrid "Hmmm? What is it?"
    
    menu:
        "Are you alright?":
            astrid "I am fine and happy with my job, it's just that it gets very tiring doing things alone."
            ">Astrid is breathing heavily."
            astrid "I thought Kyaaafe is a maid-slash-butler cafe, but I wonder where our other butlers are..."
            
        "Oh, it's nothing.":
            astrid "....."
            ">Astrid is breathing heavily."
            astrid "Well, I guess today is another busy day. I got tired out really quick."
            astrid "I'm just wondering where the other maids and butlers are. I thought this is supposed to be a maid-and-butler cafe."
            
    npc_crow "Oh no need to worry about that Astrid. I am still actively looking for new maids and butlers to serve along with us."
    npc_crow "Some applications I received are... just quite not exactly what we're looking for."
    npc_crow "Well, some of them just didn't have much impact on their photo's smile. Others didn't have purely white teeth. "
    npc_crow "Some do not even smile wide enough on their photo. It's like they are playing poker... or even heading straight to jail."
    astrid "Oh, can't you at least lower your standards a bit? I don't think we'll be picking up anyone with ALL of those traits..."
    npc_crow "Yeah, I know, but some of them are just really horrible. In fact, so horrible I couldn't even bother looking at their faces."
    astrid "Really! Like, how horrible?"
    npc_crow "I received one where the applicant's face is just littered with acne. They are going to scare ALL of our masters away..."
    astrid "Whoa! That's really disgusting... I do wish I don't have to work with someone like THAT!"
    npc_crow "Hehehe, anyway, I'll continue to stream through our applicants, and see who can join our roster."
    npc_crow "Now if you'll excuse me, I still got some applications to scan through."
    
    $ renpy.pause (1.0)
    
    astrid "At least it won't be long before we're going to have someone else to help us."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_008:
    
    npc_crow "Good news [player.fname]!"
    npc_crow "Another employee is joining our ranks... {w=1.0}... a butler!"
    
    if player_stats.gender == FEMALE:
        npc_crow "Hehehehe, who knows, he might be one you've been looking for all your life!"
    elif player_stats.gender == MALE:
        npc_crow "He has great looks, and great charisma too. I'm sure he'll eventually become a great friend of yours."
    
    npc_crow "Anyway, he'll be dropping by tomorrow. Again, prepare those interview questions!"
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_009: #Zeno interview
    
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    
    ">You wait in the cafe lounge, for the new butler recruit."
    ">It's early in the morning, the light glares through the window."
    
    npc_crow "Sorry to keep you waiting!"
    npc_crow "Please welcome, Kyaaafe's newest butler!"
    
    zeno "Hi, my name is Zeno Axello. I am really pleased to meet you!"
    npc_crow "Well then, I'll leave you two alone now. Going to guard the door to make sure Astrid does not step inside."
    
    if player_stats.gender == FEMALE:
        npc_crow "I'm sure, you don't want someone interfering with your good time, kakakakakaka!"
    
    ">The door closes behind"
    
    zeno "Whoa, that was quite awkward."
    zeno "So anyway, what is it that you'd like to ask me about?"
    
    #TODO : Zeno Interview Questions
          
    menu:
        "Tell me more about yourself":
            zeno "Let's see, where should I start..."
            zeno "I am Zeno Axello, 18 years old. I love mixing and matching clothes. I enjoy grooming, and always focus making myself look my best."
            zeno "One weird thing about me though, is that I also love cartoons. Sounds childish, but I am not shameful about it."
            zeno "I also dream of become a well-known fashion model someday. It's a long way to go, but I'm working my way to it."
            ">Zeno talks more about of his interests."
        
        "I like your hair!":
            zeno "Oh, thank you! Well, it took me a while to get it fixed up."
            ">Zeno appreciates your complement"
            python:
                zeno_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
            
    menu:
        "Are you here for the maids?":
            zeno "WHOA! {w=1.0} Hahaha, you got me right there."
            zeno "Well, that's partly the reason, if I would be honest. The main reason is that I enjoy being able to help others too."
            zeno "Grooming is my strong point and something I really like doing, and I believe I will do well as a butler to entertain people."
            zeno "Of course, with a bonus of capturing girl's hearts."
            if player_stats.gender == FEMALE:
                zeno "Who knows, I might capture your heart too! Hahahahahahaha."
                zeno "Oh, I'm sorry, I just got carried away."
            ">Zeno is really enjoying his interview."
            python:
                zeno_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
        "Why a butler?":
            zeno "Grooming is my strong point and something I really like doing, and I believe I will do well as a butler to entertain people."
            zeno "I know I can put up all the necessary traits I would need in order to bring smiles to the cafe's customers."
            zeno "And being a butler, I would know how to properly watch my stances and how I can develop an attractive aura towards others."
            zeno "It will be a good stepping stone for my future modelling career."
            ">Zeno smiles proudly"
        "If you won the lottery, where will you spend them on?":
            zeno "WOW! If that were the case, I'd go on a HUGE shopping spree. I'll probably get huge long rack of clothes, and a lot of fashion variety for a year!"
            zeno "I'd also probably buy a bigger house, and start a new fashion line company! Ahhhh, that would be great."
            ">Zeno seems to be enjoying his interview."
            python:
                zeno_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
    menu:
        "What do you see yourself 10 years from now?":
            zeno "Ten years... that's a very long time. Though I believe by then, I would be already well-known in the Fashion Industry."
            zeno "I would also see myself being happily married with a wonderful son by then."
            zeno "Well, that's just a dream. Still hoping it will be real by then, but I'd do my best to aim that high!"
            python:
                zeno_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
        "Would you help us with the selections of our uniforms?":
            zeno "Sure, I'd love to help out on that part as well! Free of charge even!"
            ">Zeno is really excited!"
            python:
                zeno_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
        "What kind of job would you prefer doing in the cafe?":
            zeno "I would prefer serving dishes to other people. I'd like to be out there with actual people than being behind cooking."
            zeno "Though I would be ready to help with the cooking if really needed."
            
    
    menu:
        "Would you rather be a dog, or a cat?":
            zeno "Uhh, what kind of question is that? Well, I guess I would have to say... dog. Probably, because my eyes closer resembles a puppy?"
            zeno "That's what most of my friends tell me, I guess?"
            ">Zeno acts nervously."
        "What are your expectations working here?":
            zeno "I am expecting my work to be really fun. To be able to serve our masters, and make their day comfortable is something I see myself enjoy doing."
            zeno "Also, I really look forward to working well with my co-workers, most especially the maids. Some work days may be tiring, but I am ready!"
            "Zeno smiles brightly"
        "Do you have a girlfriend?":
            
            zeno "Whaaa, errr... ummm........."
            zeno "Yes I have, but we already broke up...... {w=1.0} just a few months ago, to be honest."
            if player_stats.gender == FEMALE:
                zeno "Well, I wish I had not opened that up. Though the good side is, I am almost getting over it."
                zeno "I'll be better in a month, so I guess by then, I'll be ready for a new relationship, if ever the possibility arises."
            elif player_stats.gender == MALE:
                zeno "Well, I guess I just dove into a relationship really quick, that everything went out of hand."
            ">Zeno puts up a weak smile."
            python:
                zeno_stats.add_friendship_pts(-1)
    
            
    ">It's time to negotiate Zeno's salary."
    zeno "Salary, hmmm, I am not really mainly for the money. I'm here because I will really enjoy my workplace here."
    zeno "So I could settle for something around {color=#070}500{/color} Dokis a day"
    
    menu:
        ">480 Dokis..."
        
        "Accept the deal.":
            zeno "ALRIGHT! This is a dream come true!!!"
        "Negotiate for lower.":
            menu:
                ">How much would I haggle his salary down?"
                
                "430 Dokis":
                    zeno "Sorry that is too low. Lowest I'll settle for 470 Dokis. That's it."
                    ">It looks like you couldn't get the price any lower."
                    ">You have hired Zeno for a rate of 470 Dokis a day!"
                "450 Dokis":
                    zeno "Hmmm..."
                    
                    menu:
                        zeno "I can settle for 460 Dokis, is that good?"
                        "Accept 460 Dokis":
                            zeno "Great!"
                        "Ask for 455 Dokis":
                            zeno "Good enough! I can settle with that amount!"
                        
                "470 Dokis":
                    zeno "Not bad, I guess I could settle with that amount!"
            
        
    ">You hired Zeno for a rate of {color=#070}[zeno_stats.salary]{/color} Dokis a day!"
    zeno "Thank you sooo much! I am really excited!"
    zeno "I am ready to work today!"
    
    #YEEEY! Firework particles here!!!
    ">Zeno has joined the ranks of Kyaaafe!!"
    python:
        zeno_stats.activity = SERVE
        zeno_stats.unlocked = True
        
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause(1.0)
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    npc_crow "Ohhoo! Welcome back Zeno, are you ready to start working today?"
    zeno "Sure! I am really looking forward to seeing my butler uniform now."
    npc_crow "Alright, here you go! It should be a perfect match to the measurements you have sent me before!"
    ">Crowbot hands Zeno's butler uniform."
    zeno "Great! Then I'll see you guys in a while!!!"
    
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause (2.0)
    ">...{w=1.0}...{w=1.0}...{w=1.0}...{w=1.0}...{w=1.0}..."
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    astrid "Good morning everyone!!"
    npc_crow "Ohh, Astrid, perfect timing! Our newest butler is dressing up, and getting ready for his first day!"
    astrid "That's great! Finally, someone else to help around the cafe!"
    npc_crow "Maybe"
    astrid "HEY, STOP IT!!!! UGGGGGHHHH!!!!"
    zeno "Oooh, what seems to be the problem here?"
    astrid "*gasp* ahhhh, errr... I'm sorry about all the commotion! Uhhh... you must be the newly hired butler? My name is Astrid!"
    zeno "Whooooo, a cafe maid! I never thought I would see one in years, nor even work alongside one!!!"
    astrid "OH, CUT IT OUT!!! I am absolutely NOT impressed."
    zeno "Oh my, a wild maid too! My name is Zeno, don't forget that."
    astrid "Hmmph!"
    npc_crow "Oh save your love quarrel for later, lovebirds! We're opening the cafe soon! Get yourselves ready now!"
    zeno "Wooohooo! First day, here we go!"
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_010:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    astrid "Enjoy your meal, masters!"
    ">Astrid hands out the customer's orders with a wide smile."
    npc_cust_flirt "Thank you so much, hotcake. Hey babe, what don't you give me your number. I'll pick you up later tonight!"
    astrid "Oh, I don't think we are allowed to give our numbers away to our masters."
    npc_cust_flirt "Oh really? Where does it say they don't? Didn't the owner of this cafe tell you so?"
    astrid "Uh....."
    npc_cust_flirt "Nothing? Well, I don't think yoou can stop me from having to ask for your number. Come on, that beauty of yours will be a waste."
    astrid "Shut up, jeez!"
    npc_cust_flirt "Oh, a tough chick! Come on now, why not come play with papa?"
    ">The flirt grasped Astrid's hand tightly"
    astrid "HEY, get off me! You, you, piece of garbage!!!"
    zeno "STOP IT! Don't you even dare lay your filthy hands on her!"
    npc_cust_flirt "Ooohh. More people to the scene. Well, I'm out!"
    ">The flirt ran out of the cafe."
    astrid "HEY, WE ARE NOT DONE YET. YOU HAVE NOT EVEN PAID YOUR BILL YET!"
    
    menu:
        
        astrid "*sigh*"
        
        "Are you okay?":
            astrid "Uh, yeah of course I am okay! I could have defended myself!!! Jeez, I didn't need your help!"
            ">Astrid is irritated."
        "You should have smacked him.":
            astrid "Yes I am, uggh, my blood is boiling. That jerk was lucky he got away right at the last minute!"
            astrid "I could have pinned him down, and choked him out of his sanity!!!!"
            ">Astrid is really furious."
    
    zeno "Well, I am glad you are alright. Wow, what is up with these kinds of customers."
    zeno "I am thinking that we should come up with some rules around the cafe. You know, preventing people from going too far with the maids."
    zeno "I do think it will go a very long way ensuring the safety of those who work here."
    astrid "Huh, Zeno? Grrr, as much as I'd hate to say it, but I totally agree with you. What do you think?"
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    ">Later that day, you help out Astrid and Zeno write up the house rules of Kyaaafe"
    ">It took a while, but you all came up with enough rules to protect everyone from flirty and aggressive customers."
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    ">THE SIX HOUSE RULES OF KYAAAFE"
    ">1. Asking for any of the servants' contact details or their home address are STRICTLY PROHIBITED!"
    ">2. For the servants' safety, absolutely NO physical contact are allowed between masters and servants."
    ">3. Cameras, and other video recording devices are prohibited inside Kyaaafe without prior permission."
    ">Photography will only be allowed upon management's decision, or paying a certain amount."
    ">4. Please treat all masters and servants with RESPECT."
    ">5. Smoking is strictly prohibited around the cafe's premises!"
    ">6. If you enjoyed our services, please don't forget to leave some tip! It will go a very long way! ^__^"
    
    astrid "Well, that should do it. Phew, I am glad I wouldn't have to go through those troubles again."
    zeno "Yeah, well"
    astrid "HEY, you violated rule #4!"
    zeno "Awww, come on! Hahahaha!!! I know I tickled your heart when I protected you from that....."
    
    #SLAP!
    #TODO: Insert slap sound effect here.
    zeno "OUCH!!" with hpunch
    ">Astrid's hand flies ."
    astrid "Hmmph!"
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    ">Astrid stomps out of the cafe."
    zeno "Hehehe, don't worry. It is not my first time. I have had harder slaps before..."
    ">Zeno chuckles slightly."
    
    if player_stats.gender == FEMALE:
        
        zeno "Or maybe, I might receive a much powerful slap from you someday... hehehe."
        
        menu:
            "That was downright rude!":
                zeno "Ohhh, I am sorry then. I guess I just lose control of myself sometimes..."
                zeno "I must have just gotten into a bad habit of flirting with every girl I see."
                zeno "I guess I really am no different from that man earlier today."
                ">Zeno apologizes for his misbehavior"
            "Slap him":
                zeno "OUCH" with hpunch
                zeno "Well, I guess I deserved that... I am no different from that man earlier."
                ">Zeno apologizes for his flirty actions."
                zeno "It will take me a while to adjust, but I'll be working on it."
    else:
        zeno "I must have just gotten into a bad habit of flirting with every girl I see."
        zeno "I guess I really am no different from that man earlier today."
        ">Zeno apologizes for his misbehavior"
        
    zeno "Anyway, I guess it's time to call it a day. See you tomorrow!!!"
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    ">Zeno walks out of the cafe, still a bit distracted."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_011:
    
    npc_crow "Just to remind you that the due day for the bills is on {color=#070}May 15th{/color}, which is just about two weeks away."
    npc_crow "Remember, you'll have to pay them before the deadline, or else our utilities will be cut off, and {color=#070}we'll be forced to close down!{/color}"
    
    zeno "Whoa, I hope we do pay them on time. I would not want getting booted out before seeing new maids and butlers coming in. That will be just sad..."
    astrid "I guess we just have to work harder, and impress our masters so we can earn enough tip to help pay off those debts."
    astrid "Time to put on more make-up and wear more accessories then!"
    ">You have two weeks before deadline. Best to pay off the bills as early as possible to prevent last-minute problems."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_012:
    
    ">A letter has arrived from the utilities company."
    
    if cafe.main_mission_complete == True:
        "To: [player.fname] [player.lname]"
        "This is to inform you that we have successfully received your payment from your previous unsettled accounts."
        "May we please remind you to pay all your bills on time, to prevent being charged with late fees."
        "Thank you for your continued patronage!"
        ">The letter ends there."
        ">You have successfully settled all the dues left behind by your parents."
        ">Given that your parents won't be supporting you financially, you have no choice but to continue running the cafe."
        ">You wonder what lies ahead for you and the cafe."
        scene black with dissolve
        ">It's getting late, you decide to walk home and call it a day."
        
        jump main_event_end
        
    else:
        "To: [player.fname] [player.lname]"
        "This is to inform you that we have successfully received your payment from your previous unsettled accounts."
        "We regret to inform you that we will be cutting off all electricity and water supply from your commercial and residential properties."
        "We apologize for any inconveniences caused by this incident."
        ">The letter ends there"
        scene black with dissolve
        "Game Over"
    
label event_013:
    
    ">Employees Lounge"
    ">You and Crowbot hold a team meeting. Astrid and Zeno stays on the sofa."
    npc_crow "First of all, I would like to say thank you Astrid and Zeno for a wonderful job over the past few weeks."
    npc_crow "Without your help, we all would already be serving in the dark today!"
    astrid "No worries, just leave it to us!"
    zeno "It was a bit tiring over the past few days, but we're still going strong!"
    npc_crow "Yup, and now for my second announcement..."
    npc_crow "We are going to have a new maid soon! I have chosen another one from the recent stream of applicants."
    npc_crow "She is a pretty good cook too, and she'll be coming over for her interview on May 20th."
    zeno "Oooooooohhhh yeaaaaahhhh! Another maid joining us, I hope she's another beauty!"
    astrid "Oh come on Zeno, with that horrible attitude of yours. I'm betting 500 Dokis that you'll just be scaring her away!"
    zeno "Really now? Well, I bet that same amount I'll be able to invite her for dinner within 3 days!"
    astrid "Hmph! I ain't gonna lose my 500 Dokis to YOU! Just wait and see, you'll be pulling off the biggest flop of the year."
    
    menu:
        
        ">Zeno and Astrid continue to argue over the new applicant."
        
        "Side with Astrid":
            astrid "See? Even sensei sides with me!"
            zeno "Well, I am going to prove sensei wrong as well!!!"
        "Side with Zeno":
            zeno "Ha, I even got sensei's side. He's confident I'll be able to woo that new maid's heart!"
            astrid "Oh, give me a break!"
    
    npc_crow "Kakakaka, this is getting exciting! Sadly, I guess you two have to save up your arguments for later. The cafe is about to open."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_014: #BLANCHE's APPLICATION
    
    scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve
    
    ">Today is the scheduled interview of the applicant."
    zeno "Good morning!"
    astrid "Surprise! Good morning!"
    zeno "I came early because today is the applicant's interview. I would like to make sure I get a good headstart into asking her out for dinner."
    astrid "Are you sure about that? The reason I came early is too see your flustered face after you flop REALLY BADLY on your attempt today!"
    ">Astrid and Zeno start arguing in regards the new recruit."
    $renpy.pause (1.0)
    blanche_passerby "Umm, excuse me..."
    ">A young looking girl approaches towards Astrid and Zeno."
    blanche_passerby "I'd like to ask... is this Kyaaafe?"
    zeno "Yes it is, unfortunately, we are not open yet. Please come back later, and we will be very happy to serve you!"
    blanche_passerby "Oh, but... I am applying as a maid for the cafe, and... I have my interview early today."
    zeno "Oh that's interesting, but you do know you can't just walk in and....."
    zeno ".....WHAT!?"
    ">Zeno's face is flustered."
    astrid "Hihihihihihihihi......."
    astrid "Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!"
    blanche_passerby "Umm...."
    
    menu:
        ">Blanche looks towards your direction."
        
        "What is your name?":
            blanche "Umm, my name is Blanche, Blanche Moonlight. What is yours?"
            blanche "[player_stats.fname] [player_stats.lname] ? It is very nice to meet you, sensei!!"
            ">Blanche puts up a weak smile."
        ".......":
            blanche "Umm... hello.... my name is Blanche.... Blanche Moonlight"
            blanche "Is there something wrong?"
            "Blanche is shaking."
    
    zeno "Hello, and please forget what I said earlier. I am soooo sorry!"
    zeno "My name is Zeno, and this is Astrid. She is cute, but she always gets angry."
    astrid "WHAT!? Shut it, Zeno! I can introduce myself!!!"
    zeno "Yup, just like that."
    astrid "Hey, are you listening to me!?"
    zeno "And that."
    astrid "UUUGGGGHHHH!!!!!"
    ">Astrid's face wrinkles with anger."
    blanche "...hehehe... It is nice meeting you two then!"
    blanche "ummm..."
    ">Blanche looks towards your direction."
    blanche "I guess it is time for my interview? I am ready, sensei!"
    ">You walk into the cafe with Blanche."
    
    $renpy.pause (1.5)
    zeno "I could not believe it! She is our newest recruit? Well, she does look.... cute, but not really as beautiful as I expected."
    astrid "I dare you say that in front of her face, and just hand me over that 500 Dokis you owe me then."
    zeno "What? No way I am gonna give that up! Just you watch, I'm going to ask her out for dinner in 3 days, and use YOUR money for our date!"
    astrid "Well, you pretty much flopped on your first impression with our 'customer'. Thanks for the entertainment, though!"
    
    ">Zeno and Astrid continues to argue."
    
    show black with dissolve
    $renpy.pause (1.0)
    show bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    
    blanche "Okay, I am ready for the interview."
    
    menu:
        "Tell me more about yourself.":
            blanche "Ummm... my name is Blanche Moonlight. I am 17 years old, "
        "Your hair looks beautiful today.":
            blanche "Oh... thank you.... I guess?"
            blanche "It took me a while to curl them, but I'd like to look my best for this interview."
            blanche "I would look forward to grooming myself even better when I start working."
            ">Blanche appreciates your complement!"
        "You look really hot today!":
            blanche "Whh.... what? But... what made you say that?"
            blanche "I mean, I haven't really heard anyone tell me that... ever!"
            blanche "And... I don't really feel comfortable being told those kinds of remarks..."
            blanche "*sigh*"
            ">Blanche seems really offended by your remark."
    
    menu:
        "Why are you applying as a maid here?":
            blanche "Ummm... that is because that is what I pretty much consider myself at home."
            blanche "I love preparing food for my family, and doing housework."
            blanche "That pretty much closely resembles a maid, but I would rather offer my skills in a cafe."
            blanche "...and....and.... I need some source of income too, so I would like to help out the family as much as I can."
        "What do you think about Zeno?":
            blanche "Zeno, I don't know. He's friendly, and funny too. I would like to know more about him during my stay."
            ">Blanche seems to be interested in Zeno!"
    
    menu:
        "What do you think of Astrid?":
            blanche "Astrid? She's really scary. As much as possible, I don't want her to get angry."
            blanche "Though, I would also like to know more about her. She might be a very loving person deep inside."
            ">Blanche seems to be really optimistic despite Astrid's scary side."
        "Would you prefer a puppy or a kitten?":
            blanche "A puppy, definitely! We've had kittens before, but they tend to rip many furniture and mess up the house."
            blanche "On the other hand, puppies are really cute and friendly. I also love hugging them too."
        "What are your expectations working here?":
            blanche "I expect the place to be lively and happy, and I'll do my best to cook the yummiest food for the cafe."
            blanche "As long as the masters are happy, I will continue doing my best."
    
    menu:
        "What are your dreams in life?":
            blanche "I don't really focus much on being the best on what I do, but I put more value in my relationship with friends and loved ones."
            blanche "I'd also like to open a small cake-shop one day when I become better at baking."
        "What do you like doing in evenings?":
            blanche "I love gazing up in the stars. It gives me some sort of peace and calmness inside my inner soul."
            blanche "Though I dream one day that I'll be stargazing together with the one person I will be with for the rest of my life."
            blanche "I hope it's not really a childish dream for you..."
            ">Blanche breathes in deep and closes her eyes."
            
    ">The interview time is about to end, so you decide to negotiate the salary with Blanche."
    
    blanche "Salary? Umm, I don't really know how much I could start with. What do you think would I deserve?"
    
    menu:
        ">Offer Blanche's starting salary per day."
        
        "400 Doki":
            blanche "No, that's too low. Maybe I'll just settle with 470 Doki."
            
            menu:
                "How about 450 Doki?":
                    blanche "Umm, I'm sorry, I don't think that would suffice. I'm sticking with my rate of 470 Doki per day"
                    ">It doesn't look like Blanche is settling for any less. You decide to accept her rate"
                    python:
                        blanche_stats.salary = 470
                "Are you good with 460 Doki?":
                    blanche "Hmmmm, okay."
                    python:
                        blanche_stats.salary = 460
                "Alright then, 470 Doki it is!":
                    blanche "Alright, thank you soo much!"
                    python:
                        blanche_stats.salary = 470
        "430 Doki":
            blanche "Hmm, not too high, but it's good enough."
            python:
                blanche_stats.salary = 430
                blanche_stats.add_friendship_pts(-2)
        "460 Doki":
            blanche "Yes, that is good enough, thank you!"
            python:
                blanche_stats.salary = 460
        "490 Doki":
            blanche "That's pretty good. Thanks!"
            python:
                blanche_stats.salary = 490
                blanche_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
            
    
    ">You have successfully hired Blanche for a rate of {color=#070}[blanche_stats.salary]{/color} Dokis a day!"
    
    blanche "Thank you sooo much, sensei! I am ready to give it my best!!"
    
    #YEEEY! Firework particles here!!!
    ">Blanche has joined the ranks of Kyaaafe!!{w=3.0}"
    python:
        blanche_stats.activity = COOK
        blanche_stats.unlocked = True
    
    blanche "The cafe will be opening soon, do you have my uniform?"
    ">You hand over Blanche's uniform, which was previously handpicked by Crowbot."
    blanche "Alright, I'll get changed soon. Please wait for me outside."
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    zeno "Sensei! So how did the interview go? Did you find anything that she likes?"
    astrid "Come on, you're still hoping she'll go out with you? You will probably just scare her away!"
    zeno "Seriously, I am not going to lose this bet!"
    
    $renpy.pause (1.0)
    
    blanche "Hello, umm, how do I look?"
    zeno "WOW! You look reeeeaaallllly beautiful!"
    blanche "Hehehe, thank you... umm... Zeno! That was so sweet of you"
    zeno "(Hey, she mentioned my name! That's a great sign, and it looks like I'll be able to ask her out 2 days from now.)"
    zeno "(Nice try Astrid, but that 500 Doki is mine! *hehehe*)"
    blanche "Huh, Zeno, what are you smiling evily?"
    zeno "Ohh, ummm, that's nothing."
    blanche "Are you sure, I am sorry. It is just that, I don't want you to be angry all the time like Astrid."
    astrid "HEY!!"
    ">Zeno and Blanche starts giggling"
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    npc_crow "Sorry to break your conversation my adorable maids and butlers, but we're going to open soon!"
    npc_crow "Please start getting ready. Also, I would appreciate it if someone could help Blanche start out."
    npc_crow "I'm quite swamped up with paperwork and ingredient orders that I couldn't handle them anymore."
    zeno "I'll take care of it. I noticed Blanche has been most comfortable with me compared to the others here, so I think she might handle it."
    blanche "Err..... actually, I would prefer Astrid showing me around."
    zeno "Whh...whaat!? Are you sure, but..."
    blanche "It is okay Zeno, it's just that I would like to know more about Astrid. Something like what is through her angry side."
    blanche "Though it might be scary, I'll do my best!"
    astrid "Whoa, me... well, sure I don't mind helping you get started!"
    npc_crow "Alright Astrid, I'm leaving it up to you then!"
    ">Astrid and Blanche walk towards the kitchen."
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    zeno "...maybe I'll just get ready for work. Dang you Astrid!"
    ">Zeno walks out as well."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
    
label event_015:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    blanche "Thank you sir! Please come again!!!"
    ">The customer walks out satisfied."
    astrid "You did pretty well Blanche, except that you're supposed to address our customers as 'master'"
    blanche "Yikes! I forgot... I am very sorry!"
    astrid "Well, no need to worry too much about it. I made that mistake many times during my first week."
    astrid "It all pretty much becomes natural once you're already working for more than two weeks."
    blanche "Really? Well, thank you sooo much!"
    
    $renpy.pause (1.0)
    zeno "Hello beautiful maids!"
    ">Zeno approaches from behind."
    blanche "Ohhh, you surprised me Zeno! Astrid was just helping me out through my second day at work."
    blanche "She isn't always angry as you said she were though. She's actually very really helpful and is always patient with my mistakes!"
    zeno "Well... ummm.... that's good."
    ">Zeno nods disappointingly."
    blanche "Anyway, I'll be going to call it a day now. I still have some chores to do at home."
    blanche "See you guys tomorrow, and Astrid, you're a wonderful girl! We should hang out together sometime!!!"
    ">Blanche waves and walks out of the cafe."
    astrid "HA! It looks like you really are going to lose after all!"
    zeno "Hey, I still have ONE more day to ask her out for dinner. I'll make sure we'll be using your daily pay for our dinner date!"
    astrid "Really, I believe otherwise!"
    ">Zeno and Astrid continues to argue..."
    ">You decide to go straight home."
    
    jump main_event_end

label event_016:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    ">Cafe closing time."
    ">The maids and butlers are getting ready to leave."
    blanche "Phew, today was much tiring than the previous days, Astrid, but it seems much more fun."
    astrid "Yeah, well with your help around, the load becomes much lighter. It was really difficult when I was alone back then."
    zeno "Heeey, Blanche! Wait up!"
    blanche "Ohh, hello Zeno, what is it?"
    astrid "(oh no, you don't!)"
    
    zeno "Are you guys on your way home already?"
    blanche "In fact, yes. Astrid and I are going to walk home together."
    zeno "Wait, what? But, I was already preparing something for us tonight."
    blanche "Huh? Ummm... what do you mean?"
    zeno "I'd like to invite you out for dinner night. I mean, I would like to know more about you as well."
    blanche "Umm....."
    ">Blanche seems to be "
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    zeno "Blanche?"
    blanche "I'm sorry.... I can't. Astrid, umm... can we please go now?"
    astrid "Sure, let's hurry Blanche! It will be getting darker soon."
    ">As they step out of the room, Astrid looks back at Zeno and signals him to pay up tomorrow."
    zeno "*sigh* There goes my pay for today, sensei..."
    
    show black with dissolve
    
    ">Zeno looks down and walks out of the cafe."
    
    jump main_event_end

label event_017:
    
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    
    ">Cafe Lounge"
    ">Crowbot has asked to talk with you in private here."
    
    npc_crow "Sensei, sorry to interrupt, but a mail has just arrived for you."
    npc_crow "It is... {w=1.0} from your parents!"
    ">Crowbot hands over your parent's letter."
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    #TODO: NVC
    ">Judging from the handwriting, it looks like this letter came from your father."
    npc_dad "Hello, [player_stats.fname], how are you?"
    npc_dad "First of all, I'd really like to apologize for not being able to write to you for the past two months."
    npc_dad "The truth is, we have been scammed with counterfeit money over a huge deal we made, and so the police are after us."
    npc_dad "I would also like to apologize for running away with all your things. We were left with no money at all."
    npc_dad "Our bank accounts have all been blocked out by the police. We sold as much objects we can in the house to some merchants we passed by."
    npc_dad "Luckily, we had sold enough ourselves to start up our business here, but sadly, it is not enough to keep us running for some vital equipments."
    npc_dad "We are going to need {color=#070}[CHAPTER2_GOAL] Dokis{/color} to be able to buy all of these."
    npc_dad "Look, I'm really sorry that you had to go through a really hard time now. I assure you though that in a few months, everything will be alright."
    npc_dad "Everything will be back to normal, and we'll be able to enjoy our lives like the way it was back then."
    npc_dad "We couldn't even send this message directly by mail, as we will be tracked down by the police."
    npc_dad "Please, we just need your trust. Just give us some more months, and we'll be able to pay back"
    npc_dad "Thank you, and just to let you know, your mother and I miss you so much."
    npc_dad "P.S. We're going to need the payment within 60 days. Please send it to the following account."
    ">Written at the bottom is the bank account to send the money to."
    
    npc_crow "{color=#070}[CHAPTER2_GOAL] Dokis{/color} ...."
    npc_crow "It looks like our next goal is already set."
    npc_crow "Once you have earned enough, just give me a nudge at the reports page, and I'll send it right away!"
    npc_crow "60 days from now is {color=#070}July 30th{/color}. We need to send the payment by then, else, who knows what will happen to your parents..."
    
    npc_crow "Alright! Time to start working! Another goal to look forward to!!!"
    
    python:
        cafe.main_mission_complete = False
        cafe.main_mission_req = CHAPTER2_GOAL
    
    
    jump main_event_end